Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with morels, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Maison Alex Gambal's Premier Cru white wines represent the pinnacle of the estate's dedication to the diverse terroirs of the Côte de Beaune. Founded by an American who fell in love with the region's rich viticultural history, the maison approaches its Premier Cru Chardonnay parcels with a deep respect for Burgundian tradition and biodynamic principles. These wines are crafted using indigenous yeasts and are aged in French oak barrels with a minimal percentage of new oak to ensure the unique mineral signature of the clay-limestone soils is never overshadowed. The result is a classic expression of Premier Cru Burgundy: a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity, rich texture, and intense limestone minerality that reflects the historic heritage of the region's finest climates.
🍾 About the Producer
Maison Alex Gambal was established in 1997 by Washington, D.C. native Alex Gambal after studying at the Lycée Viticole in Beaune and apprenticing under legendary Burgundy broker Becky Wasserman. Gambal broke traditional boundaries by assembling prestigious estate vineyards alongside curated négociant fruit across prime climats in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, including parcels in Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault, and Bâtard-Montrachet. Viticulture prioritized organic and biodynamic tenets, channeling low yields and pristine grape health from limestone-clay terroirs. Cellar craftsmanship favored non-interventionist principles: indigenous yeast fermentations, extended barrel maturation with prudent new French oak, and bottling without fining or filtration to safeguard site transparency. Acquired in 2019 by the Boisset Collection, the house maintains its focused approach under enologist Laure Guilloteau. Renowned benchmark expressions include Meursault Clos Cromin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvée Les Deux Papis, and grand cru bottlings celebrated for their precision, textural depth, and authentic Burgundian terroir articulation.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay